14 October 2012

Covering Central Sulawesi

Central Sulawesi is located smack in the middle of the island of Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, and a province of Indonesia. Indonesia has an estimated population of over 255 million people and is the world's fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority country.

The roles and behaviour of Indonesian women today are changing, being affected by many factors, including increased modernisation, globalisation, improved education, advances in technology and changes in lifestyle. Many women are moving away from the traditional dictates of Indonesian culture. Though Indonesia is a Muslim nation, the status of women is generally considered to be relatively high; however, their position, rights and behaviour vary considerably in different ethnic groups, even Muslim ones.

street portrait, Indonesia, Central Sulawesi, young Indonesian Muslim lady, photographer, yellow hijab, beach, Nikon DSLR D3200, charming, outgoing, smiling

street portrait, Indonesia, Central Sulawesi, young Indonesian Muslim lady, maroon niqab, beach, beautiful eyes, smiling eyes, charming, outgoing, smiling, posing

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"A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away."
(Eudora Welty)


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street portrait, Indonesia, Central Sulawesi, double V sign, modern Indonesian woman, charming, outgoing, smiling, posing

street portrait, Indonesia, Central Sulawesi, double thumbs-up sign, modern Indonesian woman, charming, outgoing, smiling, posing